We’re so excited to offer you the chance to win this beautiful set of Mary Berry tableware, in her new ‘English Country Garden’ pattern. It feels like the most perfect compertition to be runnig for Mother’s Day (and yes, okay, no one will win this in time for Mothering Sunday, but look at it – […]
Mother’s Day is the 14th March this year – and we want to help you make it a little extra special. But first – we know it’s a difficult day for some. If that’s you, head off now, this post isn’t for you. But before you go *gives your hand a squeeze* – I see […]
The past year has seen us rely on our loved ones in ways we have never done before. So in honour of St Valentine, we’re celebrating them (because frankly we think we all need a big virtual tight squeezy hug right now, in the absence of the real ones). So we offered a proper old-fashioned […]
Ross Huey has been a master butcher for just over 60 years, and runs Dorset Farm Butchers at Sturminster Marshall. He is 79 years young and works with colleagues John (age 85 and about to retire) and the younger of the trio, Andy who is 66. “When we started up, meat was sold in last […]
Our four-legged friends play an important role for many of us as this pandemic continues to disrupt our lives. For those living alone, their dog is often the only living being they see all day. And who can argue that a welcoming waggy tail or a cuddle with your canine doesn’t lift your spirits in […]
Valentine’s Day is coming! And our February issue is going to be all about the love (because frankly we think we all need a big virtual tight squeezy hug right now, in the absence of the real ones). So: we want to do a proper old-fashioned local paper Valentines message board. It’ll be fun! Totally […]
Out now – and you can read January’s Blackmore Vale magazine here – (remember we’re never printed, only digital) Apologies we’re a day late – we know some people were so worried we weren’t going to print they even called to check. So kind, thanks David! The issue was probably 80% laid out when the […]
With the river at last calming down several hardy souls braved the cold weather and held a match on the Steart length of the river, down from the Bull car park, on Sunday. Lots of small roach and perch were caught and Ian Paulley, pegged half way along the first field, had a good winning weight of small […]
Bruton managed to grab their first point of the season with a topsy turvy affair against TG. Bruton stormed into a three goal lead before TG grabbed one back just before half time to give their second half some hope. Which it did as TG scored another three times to take the lead before a […]
WESSEX Morris Men will not be dancing on Boxing Day in Cerne Abbas due to the COVID pandemic. This is the first time the popular event – which features traditional English Morris dancing and a seasonable mumming play – has been called off. But the resilient dancers from Dorset’s longest-running Morris side are determined to […]